After working hard for an entire week, you deserve a gourmet breakfast. And what’s better than whipping up a French toast? Not only will a fluffy French toast please your soul, but it also cooks in less than half an hour. So, what are you waiting for? Follow these step-by-step instructions and treat yourself to a cafe-like French toast.
Don’t you love a slow Sunday morning? Sleeping past the alarm, starting the day late, and of course, enjoying a hearty breakfast in bed sounds like the perfect weekend. While your go-to options might be aloo paratha or soft idlis paired with a hot bowl of sambar, French toast can be as appetising, and make the perfect Instagram story!
So, if you’ve ever wondered what’s the secret behind the pillowy-soft French toasts you love to have in cafes, this is just the recipe you needed. From choosing the right kind of bread, varied soaking time, and cooking tips, you just need to follow these easy steps to get a fluffy French toast right in your kitchen. Smother it with maple syrup or honey with a handful of berries, and have the perfect start to your day.
Start by making the custard batter. Take a bowl and mix the maida, sugar, cinnamon powder, and salt. Add some milk and whisk vigorously to get rid of any lumps.
Once you get a smooth mixture, crack open the eggs one by one and mix them in. Pour in the rest of the milk with fresh cream and vanilla essence. Beat the mixture till you get a slightly frothy consistency.
Set the custard mixture aside and take out the bread slices. If the bread loaf is very fresh, lightly toast it on both sides to firm it up. It will help crisp the bread and prevent the slices from falling apart when you soak them.
Soak the bread slices in the custard mixture you just prepared for about 20-30 seconds. Take the slices out when they are filled with liquid; don’t wait for too long, as the bread can start to fall apart.
Heat a non-stick pan on low heat and spread some butter or oil. Place the soaked bread on the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes on the first side. Remember not to rush this step. Cooking on low or medium heat is required for the eggs to cook without burning the edges of the bread.
Once the bread slice puffs up, flip it and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes. Transfer the French toast to a plate when the bread turns golden brown.
Top the French toast with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and a generous amount of fresh berries. Serve it hot.
1 Use a non-stick frying pan to make the French toast. The ones by TTK Prestige ensure that the heat is transferred evenly, preventing the custard from sticking to the pan. Also, you’ll get evenly browned French toast without smothering it with a lot of butter.
2 Before placing the soaked bread slice onto the fry pan, always warm it up slightly. The non-stick pans by TTK Prestige will then help you get a thoroughly cooked French toast without burnt edges.
3 To speed up the cooking process, you can use the Prestige induction stove. You can closely monitor the temperature, thus getting more control over the heat.
4 To make the French toast healthier, you can also cook it in a Prestige air fryer. Just preheat the air fryer to 180°C before placing the bread slice. In about ten minutes, you will get a perfectly crisp French toast with minimal usage of oil or butter.
5 The air fryer also cuts down your idle waiting time in the kitchen. You can simply let the French toast cook, flip it after 4-5 minutes, and then carry on with your other kitchen chores.
The French toast can turn soggy if the bread slices are too thin or if you have let them soak in the custard mixture for too long. Note that if you’re using white bread, soaking for just 5-10 seconds will be enough. Also, make sure to warm up the pan before cooking the toast; otherwise, the bread will release moisture instead of browning.
Some eggs can give the French toast a strong smell. To avoid the unpleasant smell, don’t skip adding the vanilla essence and cinnamon powder.
Sure, to make vegetarian-friendly French toast, you can replace the eggs with custard powder or cornflour mixed with milk. Just mix two tablespoons of custard powder in half a cup of warm milk. This will thicken the batter and give the French toast a similar crunch.
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